Spending on child protection has almost doubled in a decade, so why isn’t it improving?

The central aim of any child protection system is in the name: protect children. But over the years, inquiries and media reports have shown fulfilling this goal has too often proved tragically elusive ...
The Conversation

How does this keep happening? After so many child protection inquiries and reform efforts, it’s time for a new approach

An extensive ABC investigation has revealed confronting stories about children being sexually abused in state care, and other failings of Australia’s child protection systems. This might all seem ...

Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of people who have died.
The New York Times

A Child Misses 3 Weeks of School. Should Protective Services Step In?

A growing number of states are debating whether to alter their policies on summoning child protection officials if a student has excessive absences. By Troy Closson and Samantha Latson In the largest ...